Carson Beck has been through his first team meeting at Miami, and he’s starting to build relationships with his new teammates with the Hurricanes already working out in advance of the 2025 season.

The Hurricanes aren’t totally sure of that timing. But they are thrilled to have landed Beck, who committed to Miami last week in a massive transfer-portal win for the Hurricanes — who saw another transfer, Cam Ward, have a 2024 season that could make him the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft.

On "The Paul Finebaum Show," SEC Network analyst Paul Finebaum commented on Beck's decision, stating that Beck recognized the need for a change. "Carson Beck left originally because he wanted to go to the NFL," Finebaum said. "He found out he's not going to the NFL. It's hard to go back. I think he just knew he needed a change."

Georgia transfer Carson Beck chose the Miami football program, but the Hurricanes reportedly did not shell out the cash some initially speculated.

Beck, who won’t start throwing again for a few months after having UCL surgery, was the only available QB Miami really wanted.

Carson Beck is pushing his NFL plans back a year and has committed to play next season at Miami. Beck, the now-former Georgia quarterback, has signed a grant-in-aid agreement with the Hurricanes.

Carson Beck's decision to back away from pursuing the NFL to transfer to Miami unfolded fast. Unpacking what it means for the former Georgia football QB.

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